Twin Cove Point
TWIN COVE POINT
Part of Birch Lake
Overview
Twin Cove Point is a day-use area located at Birch Lake in Osage County, Oklahoma.Cradled in valleys surrounded by rolling, forested hills, the lake is a perfect setting for nature lovers and other outdoor enthusiasts.
The lake is small yet scenic and offers several excellent outdoor recreational opportunities for year-round enjoyment, such as fishing, boating, swimming, horseback riding and picnicking.
Facilities
This day-use area offers three group picnic shelters that can accommodate up to 30 people. With a boat ramp, courtesy dock, playground, as well as a swim beach, Twin Cove Point has something for everyone. There are 11 primitive campsites which are not available for advanced reservations but available during the parks normal operating season and there are also 40 picnic sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.Natural Features
Twin Cove Point is a diverse multipurpose area, and most sites have a mix of sun and shade. The 1,137-acre lake is part of Birch Creek, a tributary of Bird Creek.The shoreline ranges from gentle to steep slopes with numerous rock outcrops. The hilltops and upper slopes are generously forested with small hardwood trees, primarily post oak, blackjack, other oaks, hickory, hackberry and elm.
Numerous species of grasses and wildflowers bloom in spring and fall. Forests, tallgrass prairie and shrub ecosystems surround the lake area.
Recreation
Birch Lake is popular for fishing and hunting, as well as family fun and relaxation.Fish species available for the angler include largemouth bass, walleye, spotted bass, smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and sunfish.
Principal game species for hunting enthusiasts include bobwhite quail, mourning dove, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit and whitetail deer.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (918) 847-2220.Important Notices
- The day use area is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The boat ramp and primitive campsites are open at any time.
- Beach Rules: alcohol, pets, and glass containers are not permitted on the swim beach.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- HUNTING - Hunting
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Canoeing
Directions
From Highway 11 in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, take a left onto West Chestnut Avenue and go 0.2 miles. Take a left on South Eighth Street and go 1.5 miles south. Take a right into the Twin Cove Point facility.
Contact Information
Phone: 918-847-2220
14004 Lake RoadSkiatook, OK 74070
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 12, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GS2, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 6, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GS1, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 4, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GS3, Loop TWIN COVE POINT, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
